Basketball Players who have scored

100 Points
in one game
& Men's Single-Game Scoring Records Progressions for various levels, leagues, countries, competitions

For all Women's Single-Game Scoring Records see: Womens Basketball Pioners page

Minor League
E.B.L. • E.B.A. • C.B.A.# 2 One-Game Scoring Records
Eastern Professional Basketball League (E.B.L.) (Name change to E.B.A. following 1969-70 season)
Regular Season
69 pts. Wally Choice, Trenton Colonials (L 144-176) Sunbury Mercuries, 3/3/1962
68 pts. Roman “Big Daddy” Turmon, Allentown Jets (W 153-139) Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons, 1/18/1961
(20-27 FT•24 FG•25 in 3rd) Rockne Hall 2,000    Hal Lear scored 57 pts. for Madisons in same game.
67 pts. Tom Stith, Allentown Jets v. Johnstown CJ's, 12/18/1965 (20-40 FG•27-35 FT)
66 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons (W 153-1504 O.T.s) at Sunbury Mercuries, 3/2/1957 (23 FT•20 FG)
64 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 117-91) Baltimore Bullets, 3/24/1959
63 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons at Williamsport Billies, 2/23/1957 (23 FG•17 FT•Game later deleted due to illegal trade after deadline.)
63 pts. Larry Hennessey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 120-108) Wilmington Jets, 1/1/1958
62 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 143-124) Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons, 4/20/1958 Game 3 of best of 3 Tie-Breaker Playoff for 1st place
59 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons v. Wilkes-Barre Barons, 1/19/1957 (27 FG•6 FT)
58 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Scranton Miners at Sunbury Mercuries, 12/16/1967
57 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons (L 139-153) at Allentown Jets, 1/18/1961 (25 FGs)
Roman Turmon scored 68 pts. for Jets in same game.
56 pts. Willie Somerset, Johnstown CJ's at Wilkes-Barre Barons, 3/5/1966 (19 FG•6 3s•12 FT)
56 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Capitols (W 174-170O.T.) Trenton Colonials, 3/11/1967
56 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Scranton Miners (W 144-133) Hartford Capitols, Dec. 1967 1/2/1968?
56 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers v. Sunbury Mercuries, 3/10/1968
56 pts. George Lehmann, Trenton Colonials (L 154-167O.T.) Wilmington Blue Bombers, 1/25/1969 (18 FGs•5 threes•15-15 FTs) at Charles Boehm Gymnasium
Wilmington's Waite Bellamy scored 55 pts. in same 1/25/1969 game
55 pts. Bill Spivey, Baltimore Bullets (W 114-102) at Allentown Jets, 1/24/1959 (21 FG•13 FT) at Rockne Hall, Allentown 2,350
55 pts. Tom Stith, Wilkes-Barre Barons, 1963
55 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton (Tri-Cities) Flyers (W 150-142) Trenton Colonials, 1/27/1968 at Catholic Central HS, Binghamton (24-50 FG•7-7 FT)
Teammate Ken Whilburn scored 46 pts. in same 1/27/68 game.
55 pts. Waite Bellamy, Wilmington Blue Bombers (W 167-154O.T.) at Trenton Colonials, 1/25/1969 (22-27 FGs•11 FT)
Trenton's George Lehmann scored 56 pts. in same 1/25/1969 game.
54 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons v. Williamsport Billies, 2/22/1957 (22 FG•10 FT) Game deleted due to post-deadline trade infraction.
54 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Scranton Miners (W 144-133) Hartford Capitols, 12/9/1967
54 pts. Julius McCoy, Sunbury Mercuries (W 145-136) Wilmington Blue Bombers, 1/20/1968 (20 FG•14-19 FT)
54 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers at Sunbury Mercuries, 3/2/1968
53 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers v. Trenton Colonials, 2/17/1968
53 pts. Lonnie Lynn, Springfield Hall of Famers (L 136-149) at Trenton Colonials, 11/30/1968 (19 FGs•15 FTs)
52 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons at Scranton Miners, 3/3/1957
52 pts. Roman Turman, Allentown Jets (W 125-118O.T.) at Scranton Miners, 2/25/1962 (16 FGs•20-26 FT)
52 pts. Dennis Cuff, Johnstown CJ's v. Harrisburg Patriots, 2/20/1966 (22-39 FG•8-11 FT)
51 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons at Wilkes-Barre Barons, 12/9/1956 (20 FG•11 FT)
51 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons v. Scranton Miners, 3/9/1957 (18 FG•15 FT)
51 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Capitols (L 117-141) at Wilmington Jets, 3/18/1967
51 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers v. Asbury Park Boardwalkers, 1/21/1968
50 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons (W 109-107) at Scranton Miners, 1/27/1957 (19 FG•12-14 FT)
50 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton-Phillipsburg Madisons v. Sunbury Mercuries, 2/9/1957 (22 FG•6 FT)
50 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Caps (W 155-134) Harrisburg Patriots, 1/14/1967 (19 FG•1 three•11 FT•12 assists/TV)
50 pts. Waite Bellamy, Wilmington Blue Bombers (W 152-128) Springfield Hall of Famers, 12/1/1968 at Butova Gymnasium, Springfield (18 FGs•14 FTs)
50 pts. Bruce Spraggins, New Haven Elms (L 135-145) at Wilmington Blue Bombers, 2/23/1969 (16 FG•18 FT)
49 pts. Larry Hennessey, Wilkes-Barre Barons, Mar. 1958
49 pts. Wally Choice, Trenton Colonials (W 132-122) Wiliamsport Billies, 3/4/1962 (118 pts. in 2 games/days)
49 pts. Bill Spivey, Scranton Miners (W 128-126) v. Allentown Jets, 4/9/1965
49 pts. Cleveland “Swish” McKinney, Binghamton Flyers (W 153-148) Allentown Jets, 2/10/1968 (20-47 FG, 7-9 FT, 2 3s)
48 pts. Hal “King” Lear, Easton Madisons (W 139-132) Wilkes-Barre Barons, 12/11/1960 (32 in 2nd half)
48 pts. Hal Lear, Easton Madisons (W 137-128) Baltimore Bullets, 3/1/1961 (21 FGs•6 FT)
48 pts. Bill Spivey, Baltimore Bullets (W 132-107) v. Allentown Jets, 4/9/1961
47 pts. Ray Flynn, Wilmington Pros v. Camden Bullets, 3/6/1964
47 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Capitols (L 114-132) at Wilkes-Barre Barons, 1/7/1967 6,000
47 pts. Julius McCoy, Sunbury Mercuries (W 142-139) Bridgeport Flyers, 11/25/1967 141-39? 12/16?
46 pts. Stan “Whitey” Von Neida, Lancaster Red Roses (W 91-59) Hazleton Mountaineers, 2/2/1947 (19-29 FG, 8-10 FT)
Playoffs
64 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 143-124) v. Easton Madisons, 4/20/1958 Championship Game at Scranton, att: 746
56 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Capitals (W 174-170O.T.) Trenton Colonials, 3/11/1967 1st game, 1st round, g. 1 of doubleheader att: 1,000
54 pts. George Lehmann, Trenton Colonials (W 146-139O.T.) Hartford Capitols, 3/14/1967
52 pts. Waite Bellamy, Wilmington Blue Bombers (W 143-110) Scranton Miners, 4/2/1967 Championship Game (5th Game of Best of 5)
48 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 119-107) v. Easton Madisons, 4/12/1958 (final round)
48 pts. Art Heyman, Hartford Capitals (W 133-123) Trenton Colonels, 3/16/1967 (Clinching Game 3, 1st round) (29 pts. in 1st ¼; 13 assists)
47 pts. Roman Turmon, Allentown Jets (W 123-107) Williamsport, 4/14/1962 Championship Game 3 of Best of 3
47 pts. Bill Spivey, Wilkes-Barre Barons (W 113-106) at Scranton Miners, 4/18/1959 (Championship, Win 3 games to 1)
46 pts. Lavern Tart, Wilkes-Barre Barons (L 130-141) at Scranton Miners, Mar. 1967 (Semi-Finals•Game 3, best-of-3)
Eastern Basketball Association (E.B.A.) (Name change to 2nd C.B.A. after 1977-78)
Regular Season
72 pts. Charlie Criss, Scranton Apollos (W 133-1312 O.T.s) v. Hazleton Bullets, 1/25/1976 (27-58 FGs, no 3s, 18-20 FT)
64 pts. Charley Wallace, Trenton Pat Pavers (L 130-146) at Delaware Blue Bombers, 4/7/1971 (26 FG/3 threes/9-13 FT) at St. Mark's HS Gym, Wilmington att: 225
63 pts. Charlie Criss, Scranton Apollos (W 146-1432 O.T.s) at Hartford Downtowners, 12/18/1976 (22-39 FG, “...most from over 25 feet..."&$148;) at Bulkeley High
59 pts. Glen Williams, Brooklyn Dodgers at Providence Shooting Stars, 4/1/1978
58 pts. Paul McCracken, Wilkes-Barre Barons v. Jersey Shore Bullets, 3/19/1978
54 pts. Glen Williams, Brooklyn Dodgers (L 145-174) at Lancaster Red Roses, 3/26/1978
51 pts. John Brisker, Cherry Hill Rookies, 1/27/1974
51 pts. Ken Rood, Long Island Ducks (W 140-135) Lancaster Red Roses, 4/1/1978 (16 in 4th) at Walt Whitman High School
50 pts. Charlie Criss, Cherry Hill Pros (W 119-115O.T.) Allentown Jets, 2/16/1975 (12 pts. in OT, 18 pts. in 4th qtr.; 5'8") at Penney HS, East Hartford att: 300
50 pts. John Baum, Hazleton Bullets (L 132-166) at Syracuse Centennials, 1/2/1977 (20-37 FGs) War Memorial Arena  1,105
Cents' Dennis DuVal 49 pts, in same 1/2/77 game.
50 pts. Coniel Norman, Lancaster Red Roses (W 174-145) Brooklyn Dodgers, 3/26/1978
49 pts. Dennis DuVal, Syracuse Centennials (Cents) (W 166-132) Hazleton Bullets, 1/2/1977 (18-32 FGs) War Memorial Arena  1,105
Bullets' John Baum 50 pts. in same 1/2/77 game.
48 pts. Ken Boyd, Quincy Chiefs v. Providence Shooting Stars, 1/22/1978 (20 FG, 1 three, 7 FT)
47 pts. Luther Rackley, Cherry Hill Rookies, 1973-74
47 pts. Glen Williams, Brooklyn Dodgers at Jersey Shore Bullets, 4/2/1978 (17 FG)
Playoffs
55 pts. Coniel Norman, Lancaster Red Roses (W 139-132) at Wilkes-Barre Barons, 4/29/1978
54 pts. Charlie Criss, Scranton Apollos at Allentown Jets, 4/16/1977
Continental Basketball Association #2 (minor lg.)
(incomplete listings)
66 pts. Jack “Jacky” Dorsey, Maine Lumberjacks ( O.T.) v Atlantic City Hi Rollers, Mar. 14, 1982 (at Wildwood?)
63 pts. Ron Valentine, Montana Golden Nuggets v. Alberta Dusters, 12/23/1981
63 pts. Don Collins, Baltimore Lightning (W 126-115) Detroit Spirits, 1/21/1986
61 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights v Maine Lumberjacks, 3/1/1982
61 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights at Alberta Dusters, 3/8/1982
60 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights v Maine Lumberjacks, 3/25/1979
58 pts. Phil Brown, Wilkes-Barre Barons v Mohawk Valley Thunderbirds, 1/28/1979
58 pts. Kevin Williams, Tampa Bay Thrillers at Baltimore Lightning, 3/16/1986
58 pts. Tommy Davis, Pensacola Tornados v Topeka Sizzlers, 1/19/1988
57 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights at Montana Golden Nuggets, 3/10/1982
56 pts. Tommy Davis, Pensacola Tornados v Topeka Sizzlers, 12/19/1987
55 pts. Sylvester Cuyler, Lancaster Red Roses v Allentown Jets, 3/11/1979
55 pts. Joe Dawson, Bay State Bombardiers at Toronto Tornados, 3/4/1984
55 pts. Dwayne McClain, Rockford Lightning at Rochester Flyers, 2/24/1989
55 pts. Michael Ansley, Birmingham Bandits at Bakersfield Jammers, 11/30/1991
To see the complete C.B.A. list down to 50 & below, go to the Continental Basketball League High-Scorers page!
C.B.A. Playoffs Single-Game Scoring Records
62 pts. DeAnthony Bowden, Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry (W 125-115) at Albany Patroons, Feb. 5, 2009 (19-25 FGs•10 3s) Championship Series, game 1 Washington Avenue Armory, 1,125
60 pts. Tico Brown, Detroit Spirits (W 136-1282 O.T.s) at Montana Golden Nuggets, Mar. 29, 1983
Brown's 60 was in Championship Game at Great Falls (Game 5, Championship Series)
59 pts. Kevin Williams, Tampa Bay Thrillers (W 134-111) at Albany Patroons, Mar. 27, 1986 (East Division Semifinal Series•Best of 7, tied 3 each)
54 pts. Ron Davis, Anchorage Northern Lights v Wolkes-Barre Barons, Apr. 9, 1979
52 pts. Fred Cofield, Rockford Lightning ( 4 O.T.s) v Wyoming Wildcatters, Apr. 12, 1988
Cofield scored only 2 pts. in 1st half.
51 pts. Brook Steppe, Baltimore Lightning at Bay State Bombardiers, Mar. 25, 1986 at Pittsfield
50 pts. Tico Brown, Detroit Spirits v. Rochester Zeniths, Mar. 21, 1983
47 pts. Freeman Williams, Tampa Bay Thrillers (W 109-105) at Detroit Spirits, Apr. 14, 1985 (19-37 FGs) Championship Game (Game 7 of Best-of-7) 1,687
C.B.A. v. A.B.A. Interleague Challenge Series
50 pts. Mike Dean, East Kentucky Miners (C.B.A.) (W 172-70) West Virginia Wild (A.B.A.), 12/21/2008
C.B.A. Pre-Season Exhibition Game
49 pts. Ian Davies, Maine Lumberjacks (CBA) (W 146-145) Teleprompter Uptowners (New York City), 10/15/1978 (6'6") Augusta Civic Center  att: 57

Other U.S. Basketball Leagues (Minor Lg. • Sem-Pro • Pro-Am) One-Game Scoring Records
Anthracite Basketball League (Pennsylvania) (semi-pro)
135 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers (W 228-47) Lithuanian Club (Shamokin), Jan. 1974 (62 FG, 11-19 FT)
100 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers (W 194-35) Independent Fire Company (Shamokin), 1973-74 190-45?
85 pts. Tony Z_______, team?, 1972-73 1971-72? Name illegible, out of Shamokin High
82 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers (W 168-68) v. ?, 1973-74
79 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1974
64 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers v. Marina Cafe, 1973-74
60 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
59 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers v. Sunbury Aquarium, 1973-74
57 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
56 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers v. Kulpmont Wildcats, 1973-74
51 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
50 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
48 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers, 1973-74
47 pts. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland, Lewisburg Hilltoppers v. Lithuanian Club, 1973-74
The Hilltoppers were from Northeastern Penitentiary
A.A. League (New England)
(semi-pro)
48 pts. Dale O'Connell, Berwick American Legion v. South Portland Town Team, Jan. 1948
Alabama Independent Semi-Pros
59 pts. Bobby O'Brien, Bessemer Royals v. Calera Independents, 2/5/1949
American Basketball Association (A.B.A.) (minor league)
53 pts. Tim Ellis, Tacoma Navigators (W 166-104) Bellevue Blackhawks, 1/28/2006 (20-31 FGs•4-4 threes•11 reb.•8 a.)
53 pts. Darwin Carter, Maywood Buzz (L 152-160) Orange County Gladiators, 1/26/2008 (7 assists)
53 pts. Andre Muse, Chicago Steam (W 104-100) Lake Michigan Admirals, 2/5/2011 (6'5")
52 pts. Antoine Sims, Buffalo Rapids (W 136-90) Boston Frenzy, 2/3/2006 (12 3s)
52 pts. Tony Weeden, Quebec Kebekwa (Kebs) (W 132-110) Manchester Millrats, 11/18/2007 11/28? (10-17 threes)
52 pts. J.R. Reese, Maywood Buzz (L 115-122) Orange County Gladiators, 12/17/2007 (16-23 FG, 10-13 threes, 10-10 FT, 7 st., 5 a.)
51 pts. Milan Pepper, St. Louis Stunners (L 99-116) at Peoria Kings, 2/10/2007 (16-34 FG/15-18 FT) at RiverPlex
51 pts. Larry “Bone Crusher” Williams, Hollywood Fame (L 123-129) at Minnesota Ripknees, 2/18/2007 at St. Paul
51 pts. Mike Parker, Bellingham Slam (W 141-102) Fresno Heatwave, 2/28/2007 at Whatcom Pavilion
51 pts. Lamar Gayle, Mayfield Buzz, Mar. 2007
51 pts. Ramar Smith, Georgia Gwizllies (W 151-141) at Tennessee Madhatters, 1/6/2012 (Teammate Chris Mark 42 pts.)
50 pts. Lamar Gayle, Orange County Buzz (W 126-122) at Fresno Heat Wave, 12/22/2005 (11 reb, 3 assists)
50 pts. Lamar Gayle, Orange County Buzz, 2005-06 (2nd time)
50 pts. Coleco Buie, Pittsburgh Xplosion (W 122-113) at Kentucky Colonels, 1/15/2006
50 pts. Robin “Sik Wit It” Kennedy, Maywood Buzz, 2006-07?
49 pts. Eric Sandrin, Bellevue Blackhawks v. Portland Reign, 12/30/2004
49 pts. Lavell Brown, Bellevue Blackhawks (W 119-92) Long Beach Jam, 1/14/2005
49 pts. Josh Cooperwood, Nashville Rhythm (W 150-98) Georgia Reigning Knights, 2/26/2005
49 pts. Nick Boyd, Jersey Express (W 117-99) First State Fusion, 12/16/2007 (6'9"; 13 reb.) at Drew Univ.
49 pts. Jordan Fowler, Jersey Express (W 131-116) at New York Red Riders, 1/2/2010 (12 reb.•6 a.)
48 pts. Kareem Reid, Arkansas RiverCatz (W 142-118) South Alabama Bounce, 1/24/2007 (12 assists)
48 pts. Fred Hooks, Monterey-Veneno-Poison (L 109-118) at Texas Tycoons, 2/11/2007 at Dallas (11 reb./4 a/5 bl/5 st)
47 pts. Jimmie Booker, Los Angeles Stars (W 153-152) at Hermosillo Seris (Mexico), 1/22/2004
47 pts. Toby Smith, Knoxville Noise (W 131-121) Tennessee Mud Frogs, 12/12/2006 (23 pts. in 4th qtr./10 reb./2 bl.)
47 pts. Coco Coefield, Toledo Royal Knights (L 138-152) Buffalo Silverbacks, 1/13/2007
47 pts. JaVance Coleman, Central Valley Dawgs (L 112-115) Seaside Sea Kings (Monterey), 1/10/2010
47 pts. Jermaine Bell, Jacksonville Giants (W 204-85) Florida Makos, 2/6/2011 (20-23 FGs•4 3s•3-4 FT•9 reb.)
A.B.A. Great Eight Playoffs
50 pts. Tommy Mitchell, Montreal Royal (L 140-146O.T.) Manchester Millrats, 3/28/2008 quarterfinals
47 pts. Caleb Gervin, Bellingham Slam (L 119-138) San José Skyrockets, 3/24/2006 (1st Round (¼ Finals), at Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, N.Y.) (18-36 FG)
A.B.A. Teams in Summer Tournaments
Boston Premiere Summer Pro Exposure League Boston, Mass.
52 pts. Scott Hazelton, Cape Cod Frenzy (A.B.A.) (W 158-155O.T.) Meerkats, 7/19/2007
51 pts. Dwight Brewington, Cape Cod Frenzy (A.B.A.) (W 149-142O.T.) Meerkats, 7/12/2007 (6'5")
48 pts. Dwight Brewington, Cape Cod Frenzy (A.B.A.) (W 152-117) Renegades, 7/13/2007 (6'5"; 99 pts. in two straight games.)
48 pts. Dwight Brewington, Cape Cod Frenzy (A.B.A.) (W 142-124) “Champions”, 7/14/2007 (146 pts. in 3 games) at Massachusetts College of Arts
Amsterdam (N.Y.) Independents (semi-pro)
50 pts. Dave Garrity, St. John's Club (W 103-61) Chestertown Merchants, 1/19/1958 (24 FGs•2 FT•4/17/12/17)
Amsterdam (N.Y.) Independents Trophy Series (semi-pro)
46 pts. Babe Baldwin, Amsterdam Dungars (L 105-115) St. John's Club, 3/31/1957 (game 3)
Atlantic Coast Professional Basketball League (A.C.P.B.L.)
56 pts. Vinnie Darpino, Westchester Wildkatz (L 175-184) Beltway Bombers, 3/5/2011 (82 pts. in doubleheader)
56 pts. Brian Jackson, Westchester Wildkatz (L 175-184) Beltway Bombers, 3/5/2011 (11 threes•9 reb.•5 a.•4 stl.•2 bl.•85 pts. in DH)
52 pts. Hugh Jones, Beltway Bombers (W 137-1362 O.T.s) Norfolk Tru Hope Trailblazers, 1/15/2011 (14 in OTs•20 FGs)
48 pts. Antoinne Morgan, Garden State Rebels (W 113-106O.T.) Westchester Wildkatz, 2/12/2011 (12 reb.•3 a.)
47 pts. Marcus Fisher, Tru Hope Trailblazers (Norfolk) (W 118-105) at Beltway Bombers, 12/12/2010 12/21? (15 reb.)
A.C.P.B.L. All-Star Game
47 pts. Marcus Fisher (Belway Bombers), South All-Stars (W 154-145) North All-Stars, 3/27/2011
Border Basketball League (semi-pro)
90 pts. Charlie Pester, Kingston Bourdeau Heaters (Ont.) (W 166-82) LaFargeville of N.Y., 3/16/1960 (44 FGs•2 FT) at Kingston, Ontario
63 pts. George Lawrence, Copenhagen, 3/15/1960
57 pts. Neil Neasmith, Kingston (Ont.) (W 103-101) Copenhagen, 3/25/1968 (20 FGs•17-18 FT) Championships•Game 1, Best-of-3 at Indian Central School, Philadelphia
57 pts. Darwin Shippee, Adams Center (W 136-68) Sackets Harbor, Feb. 1969
54 pts. Bob Giordano, Lowville, 1958-59
53 pts. Neil Neasmith, Kingston (Ont.), Feb. 1964 Neal?
52 pts. Jeff Aimonetti, Indian River (N.Y.) (W 137-41) Harrisville (N.Y.), Mar. 1973
50 pts. Neil Neasmith, Kingston (Ont.) (W 122-92) Cape Vincent (N.Y.), 3/13/1968 (23 FGs•4 FT) Playoff Semifinals•round 1, game 1 at Copenhagen, N.Y.
49 pts. George Lawrence, Copenhagen, 1967-68
47 pts. Mike Griest, Copenhagen, 1965-66
45 pts. Neil Neasmith, Kingston (Ont.), 1967-68 Neal?
45 pts. Darwin Shippee, Adams Center, 1968-69
45 pts. Nathaniel Smith, Camp Drum, 1968-69
California Independent Basketball: Stockton Invitational Tournament
54 pts. Bobby Lee, Stockton Amblers (W 123-33) Riverview, 2/29/1948 (28 pts. in 3rd qtr., 34 in 2nd half) consolation bracket
Central Connecticut League (semi-pro industrial league)
46 pts. Matt Wallace, Frankie's Drive-In (W 115-77) Simsbury Townie's, 1/30/1955
Connecticut State Basketball League (C.B.A.) (semi-pro)
89 pts. Florindo “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (W 131-125O.T.) Manchester Red Embers, 3/8/1959 (35 FGs•19 FT•5'6"•tying basket in reg.•14 in OT)
67 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Miller-Pinto All-Stars (L 97-117) at Marco Polo All-Stars (East Hartford), 3/5/1961
63 pts. Bill Spivey, Ansonia Norwoods (L 105-107) Milford Chiefs, 3/14/1960 (30 FGs•3 FT) (Chiefs' Hal Lear 40 pts.)
61 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (L 87-94) at Marco Polo Explorers (East Hartford Chiefs), 2/1/1959
60 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Savoy A.A. (Bridgeport) (W 105-93) Sports Center (Bridgeport), Feb. 1959
57 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (L 90-115) Ansonia Norwoods, 1/4/1959 (22 FGs•13 FT) 90-116?
Ansonia's Bill Spivey scored 54 points in same 1/4/59 game.
57 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Miller-Pinto All-Stars v. Marco Polo Explorers, 1960-61
54 pts. Bill Spivey, Ansonia Norwoods (W 115-90) Bridgeport Savoys, 1/4/1959 (7'1"•25 FGs•4FT) 116-90?
The Savoys' Porky Vieira scored 57 points in same 1/4/59 game.
54 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (L 99-129) Manchester Red Embers, 2/8/1959 (21 FG)
53 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Porky Vieira & His All-Stars (W 126-117O.T.) at Marco Polo Explorers (East Hartford), 1/29/1960
53 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Miller-Pinto All-Stars (L 97-113) at Electric Boat A.A. (New London), 11/30/1960 (33 pts. in 1st half)
52 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Highland A.A. (L 91-96) at Hamilton Standard (Windsor Locks), 2/23/1958 (24 FGs)
52 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Miller-Pinto All-Stars (L 81-96) Marco Polo Explorers, 12/11/1960 at East Hartford High Gym, att: 500 (1st g. of doubleheader: New Haven Hornets 94-83 New London Electric Boat)
51 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Savoy A.A. (Bridgeport) (L 99-129) Red Embers (Manchester), 2/8/1959 at Old Saybrook)
51 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Savoy A.A. (L 101-108) Columbus Auto Body Bears at New Haven Arena, 2/16/1959
48 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys (L 93-108) New Haven Columbus Bears, 1/11/1959 (18 FGs•12 FT)
48 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Porky Vieira's All-Stars (L 95-97) Milford Chiefs, 11/28/1959 at Rockville High Gym
47 pts. Jack Molinas, Greenwich Rams (L 90-98) Columbus Bears (New Haven), 12/7/1958 (6'6")
46 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Highlanders (L 91-100) at Green Manor Pros (Manchester), 1957-58
46 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Vieiera's All-Stars (W 108-92) Manchester Red Embers, 12/2/1958
New England Semi-Pro Exhibition Games (& Independent Teams Games)
64 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, Coast Guard Training Station (W 113-108) East Hartford Explorers, 11/30/1962 (25 FGs•14 FT) at Avery Point (teammate Pete Sweet 65 reb.)
62 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, New England All-Stars (W 121-110) Western Bus Line, 4/9/1962 at Northampton, Mass.
59 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, Groton Coast Guard Training Station (L 112-121) Marco Polo Explorers, 11/15/1962 (24 FG)
50 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, New England (Foley's) All-Stars (L 97-120) Marco Polo Explorers, 1961-62
50 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, New England All-Stars (W 103-95) Marco Polo Explorers, 4/15/1962 at East Hartford HS Gym
49 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Porky Vieira's All-Stars (L 79-81) Goose Tatum's Harlem Stars, 12/18/1959 at East Hartford High att: 830 (Charity Game)
48 pts. Jack “The Shot” Foley, New England All-Stars, Apr. 1962
47 pts. Wilt Chamberlain, Wilt's All-Stars (W 105-101) Milford Chiefs (C.B.A.), 4/3/1960 at Bridgeport
46 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Miller-Pinto All-Stars (L 83-91) American Machine and Foundry (Stamford), Apr. 1961 may be league game
Connecticut Invitational Tournament
at Brass Recreation Center, Bridgeport
59 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Savoy A.A. (Bridgeport) (L 81-86) Bridgeport Sports Center, 3/23/1959 consolation game
48 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Savoy A.A. (Bridgeport) (L 88-101) Columbus Bears (New Haven), 3/19/1959 (18 FGs•12 FT)
47 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Columbus Aauto Bears (New Hacen) (W 91-72) Savoy A.A., 3/12/1958 (14 FGs•19-21 FT) semi-finals
Raybestos Tournament at Stratford
77 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Highlanders (L 108-116O.T.) Marco Polo Explorers (East Hartford Chiefs), 1/31/1959 Consolation Game (29 FG)
62 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Highlanders, 1957-58
57 pts. Florindo “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Highlanders (L 90-100) Marco Polo Explorers, 1/26/1958 Finals
Hemophilia Basketball Tournament Scoring Record Sequence
39 pts. Pete Fannon, E.R. Squib (Brooklyn) (L 62-71) Giordano Brothers (West Haven), 2/5/1956 1st round at Stratford
45 pts. “Porky” Vieira, Highland A.A. (W 102-76) Raybestos Brake Liners, 1/17/1958 semifinals
57 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Highlander A.A. (L 90-100) East Hartford Marco Polo Explorers, 1/28/1958 Championship at Stratford High
77 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Bridgeport Savoys v. East Hartford Marco Polos, 1/31/1959 (Consolation Game)
Y.M.C.A. Gold Medal Playdown Game at Waterbury
78 pts. Frank “Porky” Vieira, Columbus Auto Bears (W 124-57) Gelormino's Service Station (Torrington), 3/31/1958 (26 FGs•26-27 FT)
Norwich Bulletin Tournament Ct.
40 pts. Ralph Bacote, Red Embers (W 106-90) Columbia Bears, 3/3/1960 quarter-finals
Continental Basketball Association #1 (minor lg.) [Not later CBA]
55 pts. Justus Thigpen, Flint Pros v. Rockford Travelers, Dec. 1972 (3 others 50 or more, not found)
50 pts. George Gervin, Pontiac Chapparals/Firebirds, 1972-73 {tentative listing}
47 pts. Paul Ruffner, Chicagoland Travelers (L 136-160) at Peoria Chiefs, 3/6/1971 (6'10"•20 FGs•7 FT)
Cranberry Basketball League (Massachusetts)
51 pts. Jeff Timberlake, team?, c.2010?
Dixie Basketball League
47 pts. Roger Pate, Gadsden Vikings (W 115-91) at Attalla Independents, 2/26/1967 (non-league game)
Eastern Basketball Alliance (minor league)
Regular Season Single-Game Records Progression
48 pts. Steve Worthy, Mercer County Marauders (W 110-105) at York City Cyclones, 1/11/1998
52 pts. Isaac Morgan, Reading Firedogs (L 128-149) Brooklyn Bounce, 2/7/1998
67 pts. Dave Jannuzzi, Harrisburg Horizon (W 147-108) New Philadelphia Firedogs, 3/15/2003 at Harrisburg North Philadelphia?
All Regular Season One-Game Scoring Records
67 pts. Dave Jannuzzi, Harrisburg Horizon (W 147-108) New Philadelphia Firedogs, 3/15/2003 at Harrisburg North Philadelphia?
52 pts. Isaac Morgan, Reading Firedogs (L 128-149) Brooklyn Bounce, 2/7/1998
48 pts. Steve Worthy, Mercer County Marauders (W 110-105) at York City Cyclones, 1/11/1998
48 pts. Chris Matthews, Washington Madness (W 140-129) Winchester Storm, 3/24/2011
47 pts. Lloyd Johnson, Hudson Valley Hype (W 131-114) New Jersey Pros, Feb. 2011
Playoffs
62 pts. Herman Alston, Scranton Blast (W 128-98) Schuykill River Rangers, 4/12/1997 Semifinals at York
Global Basketball Association (minor league)
Single Game Record Holders
46 pts. Michael Morrison, Raleigh Bullfrogs, 12/18/1991
54 pts. Alfrederick Hughes, Louisville Shooters (W 132-122) Pensacola HotShots, 2/9/1992
Florida Semi-Pro Team
77 pts. W.D. “Red” Stroud, Florida Statesmen, 1966-68
International Basketball Association (I.B.A.) (minor league)
(Merged with I.B.L.#2 (1999-2001) & C.B.A. in 2001 to form restarted C.B.A. for 2001-02)
54 pts. Brian Green, Dakota Wizards (W 118-97) Black Hills Gold, 1/19/2000 (6'4"•19-31 FGs•6-11 3s•10-13 FT•10 reb.•6 a.•4 st/•3 bl.)
51 pts. Mike Lloyd, Mansfield Hawks (W 139-126) Fargo-Moorhead Beez, 1/19/1999
International Basketball League (Alberta-Montana) Single-Game Scoring Record (I.B.L.) (semi-pro)
55 pts. Wes Rice, Magrath Rockets (W 121-56) Sunburst Veterans, 1/24/1951
International Basketball League #3 Single-Game Scoring Record Holders (minor league, from 2004)
Single Game High Scoring Record Holders
45 pts. Tim Hardaway, Waterloo Kings (L 129-131O.T.) Des Moines Heat, 4/18/2005 (called 50 pts. in history)
45 pts. Brandon Moore, Windy City Dawgs (W 132-128) Waterloo Kings, 5/14/2005
51 pts. Jason Edwin, Akron Lightning (W 155-149) MacComb County Mustangs, 6/10/2005
51 pts. Alejandro Thomas, San José Ballers (W 153-133) Oakland Slammers, 6/10/2005 (Later than Edwin's 51)
57 pts. Lincoln Smith, Portland Chinooks (W 160-145) at Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/17/2005
61 pts. Ryan Skinner, Salem Stampede (W 144-143O.T.) at Oakland Slammers, 6/3/2006
68 pts. Antone Jarrell, Salem Stampede (W 178-157) Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/23/2007
Single Game High Scorers
68 pts. Antone Jarrell, Salem Stampede (W 178-157) Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/23/2007 years later called 70 pts.
62 pts. Devon Greene, Snohomish County Explosion (W 169-139) Yamhill Highflyers, 6/28/2009 (6'7"•21-34 FGs•13-17 threes•7-10 FT•42 pts. in 2nd half)
61 pts. Ryan Skinner, Salem Stampede (W 144-143O.T.) at Oakland Slammers, 6/3/2006 (Winning FTs w/5 sec. left.)
59 pts. Jovan Harris, Tri Valley Titans (W 183-1792 O.T.s) Salem Stampede, 5/18/2007
Brother Franco Harris scored 39 pts. in same game for total of 98 pts. for brothers. Salem's Blake Walker scored 49 pts. in same 5/18/07 game.
59 pts. Tyree Jones, Chico Force (L 159-161O.T.) Santa Barbara Breakers, 6/17/2007
59 pts. David Lucas, Portland Chinooks (W 178-147) Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/22/2007
Hotshots' Paul Hafford scored 47 pts. in same 6/22/07 game.
58 pts. Justin Murray, Snohomish County Explosion (W 147-129) at Tacoma Jazz, 6/13/2008 (35 pts. in 1st half•18-26 FGs•8-11 threes•14-16 FT•14 reb.•3 a.)
57 pts. Lincoln Smith, Portland Chinooks (W 160-145) at Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/17/2005
57 pts. Phil Givens, Los Angeles Lightning (W 140-124) Arizona Flame, 6/21/2008 (21/5/27/3)
56 pts. Fred Vinson, Santa Barbara Breakers (W 161-149O.T.) Eugene Chargers, 6/2/2007 (three to tie in reg. w/:03 to go•18-27 FGs•14-21 threes•6-6 FT•13 in OT) 53? 54?
56 pts. Terry Horton, Chicago Heights Soldiers (L 157-167) Lewis County Raptors, 6/21/2007
55 pts. Ashley Champion, Central Oregon Hotshots (W 170-122) Vancouver Volcanoes, 6/24/2005 (10 3s, 17 reb.)
54 pts. Fred Vinson, Santa Barbara Breakers (W 161-149O.T.) Eugene Chargers, 6/2/2007 (14-21 threes, 13 in OT, tying 3-pointer at end of reg. to tie.)
54 pts. Anthony Kyle, Chicago Heights Soldiers (L 176-194) Central Oregon Hotshots, 6/17/2007
53 pts. Eric Dow, Colorado Crossover (L 143-152) Eugene Chargers, 6/25/2006 (17 reb./10 as.) at Colorado Christian Univ.
53 pts. Kendrick Cornelius, U.S.A. All-Stars (L 117-149) at Kankakee County Soldiers, 4/4/2010 (6'3"•11 threes•two 4-point plays)
52 pts. Ajamu Gaines, West Virginia Wild (W-L) Elkhart Express, 5/20/2006
52 pts. Devon Greene, Snohomish County Explosion (W 141-131) Edmonton Energy, 7/2/2009 (19 in 3rd qtr.) National Bracket Playoffs semifinal at Monroe, Wash. also reported as 51 pts.•143-131?
52 pts. Michael Simms, U.S.A. All-Stars (L 112-116) Lansing Capitals, 4/18/2010 (11 reb.) 51?
51 pts. Jason Edwin, Akron Lightning (W 155-149) MacComb County Mustangs, 6/10/2005
51 pts. Alejandro Thomas, San José Ballers (W 153-133) Oakland Slammers, 6/10/2005 (3 hrs. later than Edwin's 51)
51 pts. Ashley Champion, Central Oregon Hotshots (W 170-122) Vancouver Volcanoes, Jul. 2005 att: 550
51 pts. David Lucas, Portland Chinooks (W 139-108) Chico Force, 4/20/2007
51 pts. Virgil Matthews, Olympia Reign, 2010
50 pts. Kenny Tate, Tacoma Thunder (W 155-150O.T.) Salem Stampede, 5/13/2006
50 pts. Eric Fiegi, Salem Stampede (L 126-133O.T.) Seattle Mountaineers, 5/19/2006 Salem Armory, att: 350
50 pts. Terry Horton, Oregon All-Stars (L 171-175) Las Vegas Stars, 6/30/2007
50 pts. Devon Greene, Snohomish County Explosion (W 184-147) Japan Tornadoes, 6/6/2009 (17-24 FGs•9-15 threes•7-8 FT•13 reb.•5 a.)
50 pts. DeAngelo Johnson, Holland Blast (W 165-116) U.S.A. All-Stars, 4/17/2010 (Stars' Will Jones 41 pts.)
49 pts. Jared Bledsoe, Holland Blast (L 150-160) at Elkhart Express, 7/15/2006 Championship Tournament Semi-Final at North Side Gym 2,100 (14-24 FG/8-13 3s/13-13 FT)
49 pts. Charlie Davis, Arizona (L 143-156) Colorado Crossover, 5/11/2007
49 pts. Blake Walker, Salem Stampede (L 179-1832 O.T.s) Tri Valley Titans, 5/18/2007
Titans' Jovan Harris scored 59 pts. in same 5/18/07 game.
49 pts. Howard Jones, Lansing Capitals (L 120-196) Holland Blast, 6/23/2007
49 pts. Kenny Langhorne, Grand Rapids Flight (L 129-131) at Vancouver Volcanoes, 6/31/2008 (10 reb.)
49 pts. Royce Parran, Gary Steelheads (W 138-113) at Holland Blast, 6/20/2008 (11 threes)
49 pts. Kendrick Cornelius, Lansing Capitals (W 181-140) U.S.A. All-Stars, 4/17/2010
49 pts. Terrence Hundley, U.S.A. All-Stars (W 138-126) Southern Illinois Truth, 4/4/2009
48 pts. Kenny Tate, Portland Chinooks, 2005
48 pts. Brad Lechtenberg, Vancouver Volcanoes (Wash.) v. Holland Blast, 4/9/2006
48 pts. Cory Coe, Lansing Capitals (L 140-146) Grand Rapids Flight, 5/11/2006
48 pts. Ajamu Gaines, West Virginia Wild (W 112-102) Ohio All-Stars, 5/13/2006
48 pts. Aleksey Adediran, Seattle Mountaineers (W 104-94) Vancouver Volcanoes, 6/24/2006 (25 reb.)
47 pts. Eric Fiegi, Salem Stampeders (W 153-140) Central Oregon Hotshots, 3/24/2006 at Bend Summitt High (16 in 3rd ¼; 27 in 2nd ½; 17-19 FG)
47 pts. Roderick Stevenson, Cedar Valley Jaguars (W 128-126) Lake County Lakers, 6/23/2006
47 pts. Estaban Weaver, Marysville Meteors (W 140-122) Grand Rapids Flight, 3/25/2007
47 pts. Paul Hafford, Central Oregon Hotshots (L 147-178) at Portland Chinooks, 6/22/2007
Portland's David Lucas scored 59 pts. in same 6/22/07 game.
47 pts. Devon Greene, Snohomish County Explosion (W 117-109) at Vancouver BC Titans, 4/24/2009 (10 threes)
47 pts. Billy Knight, Los Angeles Lightning (L 131-146) Edmonton Energy, 6/27/2010 (6'5"•16-34 FGs•7-18 threes•18 2nd qtr.•16 4th•)
46 pts. Chris Gonzales, Chico Force (L 129-130O.T.) Tri-City Ballers, 6/22/2006
46 pts. Jeff Dunn, Salem Stampede (W 144-137) at Tacoma Thunder, 6/24/2006
46 pts. Roderick Stevenson, Cedar Valley Jaguars (W 149-137) Lake County Lakers, 6/24/2006 (93 pts. in 2 days/games)
46 pts. Jared Bledsoe, Holland Blast (W 133-131) at Lake County Lakers, 7/7/2006
46 pts. Lemar Gayle, Seattle Mountaineers (W 118-113) Santa Barbara Breakers, 4/14/2007 (19-29 FGs)
46 pts. DaJuan Tate, Las Vegas Stars (W 206-128) Phoenix Flame, 6/22/2007
46 pts. Fred Vinson, Santa Barbara Breakers (W 133-117) Vancouver Volcanoes, 6/22/2007 (15 threes) 1,471
46 pts. Jeff Dunn, Central Oregon Hotshots (L 138-165) at Edmonton Chill, 5/4/2008 (9-20 threes•4 reb.•4 a.)
Exhibition Games
51 pts. David Lucas, Potland Chinooks (I.B.L.) (W 172-165) Southern Oregon All-Stars, 5/21/2008
Illinois Independent Semi-Pro
47 pts. Bob Metcalf, Wheeling Blackhawks (W 116-87) Cary (Ill.), 12/12/1955
Independent Basketball Tournament (Ohio) (semi-pro)
49 pts. Howard Nourse, Conrad's Blazers (W 130-124) Bluffton, 3/31/1967 at Parkway Gym, Rockford (Sponsored by Parkway Booster's Club.)
Independent Basketball Tournament (Massachusetts)
59 pts. Gerry Shaw, Boston Bruins, 1957-61
Iowa Independent Basketball
50 pts. Connie Amons, “Duke” All-Stars (W 75-55) Corning Merchants, 12/26/1952 (21 FGs•8 FT) Corning Armory
50 pts. Ona Monachino, Mt. Ayr (L 71-82) Prescott Indians, 2/13/1956
49 pts. Jack Bottorff, Northboro Demons (W 83-41) Blanchard Independents, 2/24/1947 (player-coach, also HS team's coach)
49 pts. Wendell “Wendy” Filkins, Glenwood Firemen “Flames” (W 97-48) Meadow Gold (Council Bluffs), 1/29/1958
48 pts. Jack Carr, Ames Merchants (W 148-94) Jefferson, 2/16/1967 at Cooper
48 pts. Connie Amons, Prescott Indians (W 94-35) at Lenox, 11/29/1954
44 pts. Connie Amons, Duke All-Stars (W 85-54) Creston Eagles, 12/30/1952 Corning Armory
Southwest Iowa Independent Basketball Tournament at Minden
46 pts. Jerry Schaffer, Defiance (L 74-94) Omaha Lannings, 1/11/1953 (aft.) (semi-finals)
Iowa-Dakota League
58 pts. Ron Juffer, Sioux Center (Ia.) (W 142-30) at Hudson (S.D.), 1/22/1962 (21 FGs•16 FT•102 pts. in 2 games)
51 pts. Ken Janvrin, Akron town team (Ia.) (W 96-70) Elk Point, 3/11/1960 (28 in 1st half)
49 pts. Ken Janvrin, Akron Indees (L 78-108) at Spencer Merchants, 1/6/1962
44 pts. Ron Juffer, Sioux Center (W 138-65) at Lennox (S.D.), 1/17/1962
Jaycee Semi-Pro Basketball Tournament Scoring Records at St. George, South Carolina
63 pts. Frank Selvy, Holly Hill (S.C.) (W 129-92) Charleston Beachcombers, 3/12/1954 Class AA Semi-Finals
58 pts. Neal Gordon, Holly Hill (S.C.), 3/11/1954
Knox-Lincoln Semi-Pro League (Maine) Scoring Records (minor league)
52 pts. George Gould, Waldoboro (Ralph's Chevrolet) (W 104-97) v. Rockland (Halls Construction), Nov. 1973 (22 FG, 8 FT)
Long Island Professional League
48 pts. Billy Lawrence, New York City All-Mets, 1965-66
Maine Independent Semi-Pro Scoring Records
48 pts. Dale O'Connel, Berwick American Legion, 1/11/1948
Massachusetts Independent Semi-Pro
59 pts. Jim Ferdella, Worcester Champs v. Schaefer Brewers (Schenectady), c.1960s??
57 pts. Charles “Slim” Samko, Norton Grinders (Abrasives) (Worcester) v. Taftville Five, c. 1938
50 pts. “Jumpin'” Willie Green, Pittsfield Imperials (W 122-121) at Adams Turners, 2/2/1964 (23 Fgs•4 FT)
49 pts. Glenn Bissell, Lenox Merchants (W-L) Atlantic City Coasters, Jan. 1953
Michigan Semi-Pro
Fraternal Order of Police Basketball Tournament at Gladstone, Upper Peninsula
52 pts. Ed Benson, Powers Leo's Mobil (W 109-103O.T.) Escanaba Red, White and Blue, 2/24/1980 (Class B)
Montana Independent Semi-Pro
56 pts. Tiny Puckett, Peerless Pirates (Scobey) (W 155-12) Fort Peck Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.), 2/4/1941
53 pts. Eli Doyra, Hinsdale Independents, 1937-38
National Athletic Basketball League (N.A.B.L.) (Began 2010)
52 pts. Mac Hopson, Portland Showtime (W 156-104) Tualatin Rainmakers, 6/12/2010 (13 reb.•12 a.)
48 pts. Rashaad Powell, Seattle Mountaineers (W 154-103) at Snohomish County Explosion, 4/10/2010
New England Basketball Association (N.E.B.A.)
61 pts. John Wendelken, Worcester Champs (W 154-145) East Hartford Explorers, 2/23/1969 (22 FGs, 17 FT)
58 pts. Frank “Moose” Stronczek, Plainville Merchants (W 147-129) Bridgeport Savoys, 3/17/1968 (24-34 FG•10 FT)
56 pts. Jimmy Farrell, East Hartford Explorers v. Bridgeport, 3/10/1968 (6'5")
56 pts. John Wendelkin, Worcester Pros v. East Hartford Explorers, Jan. 1969
53 pts. Dave Bike, Terryville Oasis Club at Waterbury, Dec. 1966
52 pts. John Wendelken, Worcester Champs (W 182-112) Boston, 1969-70 (played just 2½ periods)
51 pts. “Topsy” DelGobbo, East Hartford Explorers (W 138-119) Plainville Merchants, 2/10/1968
50 pts. Willie Jones, Terryville Oasis Club (W 112-87) Providence, 3/6/1966 (23 FG)
49 pts. Wayne Lawrence, Ware Foundry (W 127-106) East Hartford Marco Polos, 2/8/1964 127-108?
49 pts. John Wendelken, Worcester Champs (W 159-129) New Britain, 1969-70
49 pts. Bob Jenkins, Hartford Generals (L 116-126) Bridgeport-Trumbull Travelers, 1/20/1980
48 pts. Dave Pugh, Smith & Son of Springfield (W 138-129) Willimantic Nassiff Pros, 3/4/1979 at Willimantic Y.M.C.A.
47 pts. Jimmy Farrell, East Hartford Explorers (W-L) Meriden Titans, 2/6/1967
47 pts. “Topsy” DelGobbo, East Hartford Explorers at Newport (R.I.), Feb. 1968
47 pts. Garvin Isaacs, Bridgeport Paramounts v. East Hartford Explorers, Mar. 1968
47 pts. “Swish” McKinney, Bristol Regents (L 120-141) at East Hartford Explorers, 1/31/1971
47 pts. Bill Boyd, Bridgeport Suns (W 118-111) Trumbull Travelers, Apr. 1981
Exhibition Games
53 pts. Wes Bialosuknia, Wes Bialosuknia's UConn All-Stars (L 108-109) Plainville All-Stars, 4/2/1967
52 pts. Jo Jo White, Don Nelson's Celtic All-Stars (W 127-115) Bridgeport Savoys (NEBA), Jun. 1970 (Savoys' Jack Kvancz 42 pts.)
52 pts. Ernie DiGregorio, Ernie DiGregorio & his All-Stars (W 127-120) East Hartford Explorers (N.E.B.A.), 4/8/1973 at University of Hartford
49 pts. Russ Tyler, East Hartford Explorers (NEBA) (W 115-102) Osborn State Farm, 12/20/1972 at Enfield, Ct.
48 pts. Elvin Hayes, Elvin Hayes' Texas All-Stars (W 130-117) at East Hartford Explorers (N.E.B.A.), 3/30/1968 (28 reb.) att: 950
48 pts. Paul “Topsy” DelGobbo, East Hartford Explorers v. the Fabulous Magicians, 1969-70 at Boston Garden
Inter-State League (New England semi-pro)
53 pts. Ronnie Watson, Fitchburg V.F.W. (W 123-82) Pepperell Green Waves, 2/25/1951 (24 FGs•5 FT•43 pts. in 2nd half) at Turner Hall, Fitchburg
New York State Professional Basketball League (N.Y.S.P.B.L.)
(The NYSPBL began play 1971-72. Folded 2/8/1972.)
61 pts. Bob Modlezewski, Utica Wreckers, Dec. 1971 (NYSPBL)
51 pts. Phil Schoff, Utica Wreckers (L 131-158) at Schaefer Brewers, 12/12/1971 (19 FGs•13 FT•25 in 1st qtr.) (Brewers' Barry Kramer 48 pts.) (NYSPBL)
50 pts. Dave Bleau, Schaefer Brewers (L 114-117) Hedley 88's (Troy), 1/23/1972
48 pts. Barry Kramer, Schaefer Brewers (W 158-131) Utica Wreckers, 12/12/1971 (18 FGs•12 FT) (Utica's Phil Schoff 51 pts.) (NYSPBL)
as State of New York independents
63 pts. Barry Kramer, Schaefer Brewers (W 187-135) Connecticut Explorers, 1/10/1971 (27 FGs•9 FT) at Little Falls HS
62 pts. Phil Schoff, Mohawk Valley All-Stars (L 112-116) Schaefer Brewers, 9/12/1968 (6'3½") (Pre-season exhibition game) at Canajoharie
60 pts. Phil Schoff, Schaefer Brewers (W 170-107) at Ticonderoga, 11/20/1970 (Teammate Dave Bleau 41 pts.)
58 pts. Barry Kramer, Schaefer Brewers (W 190-144) Saratoga County All-Stars, 1/24/1971 (54 pts. in 1st half•25 FGs•8 FT•played 3 qtrs.) at Balston Spa
56 pts. Dave Bleau, Schaefer Brewers (W 191-139) Worcester Champs, 1/18/1970 (30 in 1st half) 191-147?
53 pts. Dave Bleau, Schaefer Brewers (W 180-103) at North County All-Stars, 11/22/1969 (23 FGs•7 FT) at Ticonderoga (Teammate Phil Schoff 40 pts.)
51 pts. Phil Schoff, Schaefer Brewers (W 178-140) Connecticut Explorers, 11/16/1969 (20 FGs•11 FT•26 in 1st qtr.) at Amsterdam (teammate Dave Bleau 40 pts.)
50 pts. Barry Kramer, Schaefer Brewers, 1967-68 (6'4")
50 pts. Barry Kramer, Schaefer Brewers (W 156-147) Utica Wreckers, 2/28/1971 (19 FGs•12 FT) N.Y. State Independent Championship, game 3, best of 5, Utica leads 2-1  Teammate Dave Bleau 42 pts.)
49 pts. Bob Modlezewski, Utica Wreckers (L-W) Schaeffer Brewers, 1969-70
48 pts. Bob Astin, Albany Pros (W 134-103) Utica Wreckers, 1/18/1970
Exhibition Games (involving independents & NYSPBL)
78 pts. Calvin Murphy, Calvin Murphy-Billy Kalbaugh College All-Stars (W 161-159) at Utica All-Stars, 4/17/1970 (35-42 FGs•foul out w/3:00 left•17/15/23/23) at Notre Dame HS
59 pts. Jimmy Walker, Jimmy Walker's All-Stars (W 169-163) at Schenectady Wedekind Pros, 4/29/1967 (22 FGs•15 FT)
59 pts. Elvin Hayes, Elvin Hayes' Stars of Texas (W 136-125) Schenctady Schaefer Brewers, 3/29/1968 at Troy High (26-36 FG; 14 blocks; 31 reb.)
58 pts. Guy Hughes, New York Harlem Wizards (W 162-145) at Schaefer Brewers, 1/21/1968 (26 FGs) at Mechanicsville HS
58 pts. Jim Ferdella, K.C. Jones All-Stars (L 152-158) at Schaeffer Brewers, 12/1/1968 (5'6"•24 FGs) (Brewers' Barry Kramer 41 [ts.)
57 pts. Sonny Hill, Jersey City Giants (L 144-172) at Wedekind Pros, 2/27/1966 (23 FGs•11 FT) at Bishop Gibbons, Schenectady
57 pts. Guy Hughes, Harlem Wizards (L 152-157) at Schaefer Brewers, 1967-68 at Catholic Central HS
56 pts. Sonny Hill, Sonny Hill's All-Stars (L 145-146) Wedekind Pros, 3/12/1967 (5'10"•19 FGs•18 FT) at Troy Catholic Central HS
55 pts. Sonny Hill, Fort Wayne Jets v. Wedekind Pros, 1965-66 128-150?? Jan. 1966?
55 pts. Frank Keitt, Baltimore Bruins (L 143-144) at Wedekind Pros (Schenectady), 2/13/1966 (6'2"•26 FGs•3 FT)
55 pts. Cazzie Russell, Wolverine All-Stars (W 160-156O.T.) Wedekind Pros, 4/2/1966 (22 FGs•8 FT) at Mechanicsville
53 pts. Guy Hughes, Harlem Wizards (L 150-159) at Schaefer Brewers, 3/17/1968 (25 FGs•3 FT) at Linton HS, Schenectady
53 pts. Elvin Hayes, Elvin Hayes' Stars of Texas (L 149-151) Schenectady Schaefer Brewers, 3/31/1968 at Linton High (20 reb.)
52 pts. Dave Bleau, Schaefer Brewers (W 169-139) Connecticut All-Stars, 3/1/1970 (21 FGs•10 FT)
51 pts. Phil Schoff, Mohawk Schaefer Brewers (W 178-140) Connecticut Explorers (Hartford), 11/16/1969 (20 FGs•11 FT•26 in 1st qtr.) 180-140? at Amsterdam
51 pts. Phil Schoff, Schenectady Schaefer Brewers (W 127-115) East Hartford Explorers (N.E.B.A.), 3/26/1972
49 pts. Bob Miller, Connecticut All-Stars (L 139-169) at Schaefer Brewers, 3/1/1970 (21 FGs•7 FT)
49 pts. Phil Schoff, Utica Wreckers (L 101-125) Harlem Wizards, 12/30/1973
48 pts. Joe Geiger, Wedekind Pros (L 137-147O.T.) N.Y. Harlem Wizards, 11/27/1966 (27 in 2nd half) at Pittsfield Boys Club, Mass.
48 pts. Barry Kramer, Phil Schoff's All-Stars (W 151-137) Utica Wreckers, 4/21/1970 (20 FGs•8 FT) at St. Johnsville HS
47 pts. Barry Kramer, Wedekind Pros (W 143-135) Boston Cristy's, 11/21/1965
47 pts. Barry Kramer, Schenectady Wedekind Pros (L 156-160O.T.) Wolverine All-Stars, 4/2/1966 (20 FGs•7FT) at Mechanicsville
47 pts. Tony Jackson, Harlem Wizards (L 148-152) Wedekind Pros, 11/26/1966 (19 FGs•9 FT) at Pittsfield, Mass.
47 pts. Phil Schoff, Schaefer Brewers (W 169-139) Connecticut All-Stars, 3/1/1970 (19 FGs•9 FT)
46 pts. Stan McKenzie, Ignis of Italy (W 113-111) Wedekind Pros, 4/19/1967 (6'7") at Christian Brothers Academy, Albany
46 pts. Dave Bleau, Wedekind Pros (L 163-169) Jimmy Walker All-Stars, 4/29/1967 (6'2")
46 pts. ___ Blackwell, Connecticut Explorers (L 135-187) Schaefer Brewers, 1/10/1971 (Brewers' Barry Kramer 63 pts.)
45 pts. Tony Jackson, Harlem Wizards (W 106-104) at Schenectady Wedekind Pros, 12/12/1965 (76 pts. in 2 games on day)
Independent Basketball Championship of New York State
50 pts. Barry Kramer, Schaefer Brewers (W 156-147) Utica Wreckers, 2/28/1971 (19 FGs•12 FT) (game 3, best of 5, Utica leads 2-1) at Linton HS
Fulton County Basketball League (semi-pro) at Gloversville Armory
(Gloversville Recreation Commission)
84 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (St. Johnsville) (W 179-77) Mayfield Merchants, 3/1/1967 (38 FGs•8 FT)
76 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (St. Johnsville) (W 141-136) Edmerston, 11/17/1968 (31 FGs•14 FT)
70 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 126-121) Piels, 2/10/1970
65 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 136-107) Carlings, 2/4/1970 (29 FGs•7 FT•14/24/16/11)
60 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (W 139-1353 O.T.s) Goliger's Leather, 12/7/1966 (24 FGs•12 FT)
57 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (L 114-128) Piels, 12/9/1969
55 pts. Phil Schoff, St. Johnsville Saints (W 139-114) Carlings, 12/6/1967 (24 FGs•7 FT) (Carlings' Jim Zullo 43 pts.)
55 pts. Phil Schoff, St. Johnsville Saints (W 138-79) Dan's Coffee House, 12/20/1967 (22 FGs•11 FG)
54 pts. Bill Schutz, Goliger's Leather (L 135-1393 O.T.s) Capece's Restaurant, 12/7/1966 (24 FGs•6 FT)
54 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (W 143-119) Colt 45's, 12/27/1966 (22 FGs•10 FT) (45's Jim Zullo 44 pts.)
54 pts. Frank Maphia, Dan's Coffee House (W 144-128) Chickering's Lounge, 1/13/1970 (10/8/11/25)
54 pts. Jim Zullo, Gloversville Stars (L 97-116) at St. Johnsville Saints, 10/15/1970
54 pts. Rick Mathias, C&R Restaurant (W 111-74) Heinekens, 2/6/1974
54 pts. Joe Pollack, Heinekens (L 110-121) J&J Trucking, 2/26/1975 (23 FGs•8 FT)
53 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (St. Johnsville) (W 118-111) Piels, 2/8/1967 (18 FGs•17 FT)
52 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (W 129-115) Rupsis Grill, 2/22/1967 (22 FGs•8 FT)
52 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 99-90) Piels, 12/12/1968
52 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser Saints (W 124-113) Goliger's Leaher, 3/27/1969 (26 FGs•10/16/18/8)
52 pts. Jim Gowing, Carlings (W 113-07) Walt's Walk, 1/14/1970 (16/12/16/8)
52 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 127-113) Miller's, 1/18/1971 at Park Terrace
51 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (W 131-112) Colt 45's, 2/14/1967 (25 FGs•1 FT)
51 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 131-109) Dan's Coffee House (Amsterdam), 1/21/1970 (22 FGs•7 FT) at Gloversville YMCA
(Brothers Don Schoff  38 pts. & Larry Schoff  17 pts. for 106 pts. for siblings.)
50 pts. Lou Larbell, Colt 45's (L 112-131) Capece's Restaurant, 2/14/1967 (22 FGs•6 FT)
50 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 129-104) DeSantis Restaurant, 1/13/1970
50 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 125-90) Fulmont Falcons, 2/25/1970
50 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 119-85) Herkimer All-Stars, 3/4/1970
50 pts. Don Bouchard, Ad Wood (L 100-106) Heinekens, 12/16/1974 at Estee Middle School
50 pts. John Tesi, J & J Trucking (W 157-116) HEinekens, 1/10/1975 (22 FGs•6 FT) at Estee School (Heinekens' Pollak 42 pts.)
49 pts. Jim Gowing, Carlings (W 117-104) Fulmont Falcons, 2/2/1970
49 pts. Joe Pollack, Heinekens (W 110-105) Piels, 2/12/1975 (19 FGs•11 FT)
48 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (W 104-89) Piels, 12/21/1966 (19 FGs•10 FT)
48 pts. Jim Zullo, Carlings (L 124-129) Millers, 3/27/1969 (21 FGs•6 FT)
48 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 125-101) Walt's Walk, 2/17/1970
48 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 143-114) Dan's Coffee House, 3/11/1970 (22 FGs•4 FT)
48 pts. Bob Peck, Heinekens (W 127-106) Old Homestead, 3/6/1975 (Teammate Joe Pollack 41 pts.)
47 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 114-99) Poland, 11/20/1968 (21 FGs•5 FT) at St. Johnsville HS
47 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 101-94) Gollger's Leather, 1/16/1969 (23 FGs•1 FT)
47 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 111-95) DeSantis Restaurant, 3/12/1970 (95 pts. in 2 games/days)
46 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (L 100-124) Rupsis Grill (Amsterdam), 1/4/1967 (15 FGs•16 FT)
Playoffs
66 pts. Phil Schoff, St. Johnsville Saints (W 118-99) Piels, 3/27/1968 (16/26/10/20) 1st round
58 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 117-116) DeSantis Restaurant, 3/31/1970 (20 FGs•18 FT) semi-finals
52 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Restaurant (W 98-96O.T.) Goliger's Leather, 3/22/1967 semi-finals
47 pts. Sam Taggart, Gloversville Piels (W 105-97) Rapsos Grill (Amsterdam), 3/22/1967 (13 FGs•21 FT) semi-finals
47 pts. Frank Marotta, Dan's Coffee Shop (W 130-92) Schmidts, 3/27/1968 (20/10/7/10) 1st round
46 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (L 103-120) Piels, 4/1/1970 Championship Game
Hudson Valley Basketball League (N.Y.)
54 pts. Chet “The Jet” Forte, Poughkeepsie Stallions (W 101-84) Stewart Field, 1/24/1958 (22 FGs•10 FT)
Lakeshore Basketball League (Fulton, N.Y.)
66 pts. Stan “Stosh” Smith, Vescio All-Stars (Fulton) (W 150-62) Villa Restaurant, 2/20/1964
46 pts. Stan “Stosh” Smith, Vescio's All-Stars (W 141-57) Villa's (Hannibal), 2/13/1964 at Fulton War Memorial
John Clark Basketball League (Fulton, N.Y.)
54 pts. Stan “Stosh” Smith, Vescios (Fulton) (W 137-131O.T.) Oneida, Mar. 1970 (20 FGs•14 FT•106 in 2 games) Championship Playoff Series
52 pts. Stan “Stosh” Smith, Vescio All-Stars (W 108-1063 O.T.s) North Syracuse, 1/24/1965 (19 FGs•14 FT) at Fulton War Memorial
52 pts. L. Wood, DeRuyter (L 132-156) Vescio's, Dec. 1969 (21 FGs•10 FT)
52 pts. Stan “Stosh” Smith, Vescios, Mar. 1970
48 pts. Stan Smith, Vescio's (W 113-104) at Canastota, 12/15/1969 (19 FGs•10 FT)
47 pts. Stan Smith, Vescio's (W 128-107) at Jamesville, 12/16/1969 (22 FGs•3 FT•95 in 2 games/days)
47 pts. Stan Smith, Vescio's (W 144-111) Lafayette, 12/18/1969 (20 FGs•7 FT•142 in 3 games) at Fulton War Memorial
45 pts. Sam Derneree, DeRuyter (L 132-156) Vescio's, Dec. 1969
45 pts. Stan Smith, Vescio's (W 119-82) Marcellus, Dec. 1970 (36 in 1st half)
(Gloversville) City Basketball League Playoffs at Gloversville Y.M.C.A.
47 pts. Phil Schoff, Miller's (W 115-112) National Leather, 3/24/1976
Gloversville Old Pro League
53 pts. Gar Zeitler, Quigley's Tavern (W 128-109) Norvell's Chevrolet, 1/12/1977
Gloversville Y.M.C.A. Recreational Basketball League
51 pts. Phil Schoff, Millers (W 115-101) National Leather, 3/11/1976 (22 FGs•11 FG)
49 pts. Buddy Flesh, Millers (W 151-92) Depot, 2/8/1976
48 pts. Don Bouchard, Quigley's Tavern (L 107-118) Heinekens, 2/23/1976
47 pts. Bruce Pavlus, National Leather (W 155-107) Quigley's Tavern, 2/11/1976
47 pts. Don Bouchard, Quigley's Tavern (W 106-101) Cerrone's, 12/13/1976
Gloversville Y.M.C.A. Eugene Cordine Basketball Tournament
54 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (St. Johnsville) L 112-115O.T.) Carlings, 12/28/1968 (19 FGs•16 FT)
Gloversville Y.M.C.A. Christmas Tournament
59 pts. Jim Gowing, Carlings (L 117-127) Kyser House Saints (St. Johnsville), 12/26/1969 1st round
50 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 127-117) Carlings, 12/26/1969 1st round
Gloversville Y.M.C.A. Senior Gold Medal Tournament
65 pts. Phil Schoff, Capece's Saints (W 141-100) Denton-Lipe, 12/30/1966 (37 FGs•11 FT) Championship Game
49 pts. Babe Baldwin, Chippers (W 93-48) Ken Basketers, 4/13/1955 (16 FGs•17-19 FT) 1st round
Little Falls Y.M.C.A. Basketball League
64 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (St. Johnsville) (L 121-124) Deller's Restaurant Club (Utica), 12/7/1971 (Deller's Russ Finnegan & Bob Modzeliski 44 pts. each)
54 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 126-109) Dolgeville, 2/20/1972
46 pts. Phil Schoff, Kyser House Saints (W 135-120) Zullo's All-Stars (Gloversville), 11/8/1971
Northeastern New York State Tournament at Hudson Falls High
55 pts. Phil Schoff, Mohawk Lounge (Amsterdam) (L 120-121) Whitehall Rotors, 3/28/1967 (23 FGs•9 FT•15/12/14/13) semi-finals
46 pts. Phil Fortin, Whitehall Rotors (W 121-120) Mohawk Lounge, 3/28/1967 (23 FGs)
46 pts. Tom Hannon, Whitehall Rotors (W 121-120) Mohawk Lounge, 3/28/1967 (19 FGs•8 FT•16 in 4th qtr.)
Orange-Sullivan (New York)
52 pts. Walt Shiels, Woodbridge Atoms (W 127-80) Recreations, 12/18/1950 (22 FGs•8 FT)
Rome Muny League “A” Division
48 pts. Phil Schoff, Marcy State (W 103-82) Pizza Villa, 1/15/1973
Utica Sports Boosters' Merit Tournament (New York) at Utica Free Academy
51 pts. Phil Schoff, Ohm's Texaco Oilers (W 135-113) Split Rock, 4/6/1967 (18 FGs•15 FT)
45 pts. Dave Bleau, Pecorello's Market (W 134-91) Saltine Warriors, 4/6/1967
New York State Independent Semi-Pro Basketball
78 pts. Dick Sherman, Perth Hawks (W 155-123) Hagaman Panthers, 3/22/1957 (37 FGs•4 FT)
55 pts. Frank Keitt, Baltimore Bruins (L 143-144) at Wedeking Pros (Schenectady), 2/13/1966 (6'2"•26 FGs•3 FT•37 in 2md half) at Bishop Gibbons HS
53 pts. ____ Steenburg, Hagaman Panthers (L 123-155) Perth Hawks, 3/22/1957
52 pts. Larry Sheffield, Bumstead Camaros (Troy Pros) (W 164-161) Plainville Merchants (Ct.-New England Association), 1/6/1968 (20 FG•12 FT) at Catholic Central Gym, Troy
50 pts. Dick Sherman, Perth Hawks (W 122-89) Amsterdam VFW, 3/27/1957
50 pts. Bob Johnson, Cody's Diner (Granville) (W 214-126) Fort Edward Chargers, 2/23/1969 (25 FGs)
Tri-Hospital League (Utica)
51 pts. Dick Hiffa, State School (W 122-65) Scholl's Hotel, Jan. 1952
North American Basketball League (N.A.B.L.) Single-Game Scoring Record Holders Progression (minor league)
53 pts. Porter Merriweather, Chicago Bombers (L 125-128) at Lansing Capitols, 2/11/1967
59 pts. Art Crump, Battle Creek Braves v. Pontiac, 12/2/1967 (26 FGs)
North American Basketball League (N.A.B.L.) Single-Game Scoring Records (minor league)
59 pts. Art Crump, Battle Creek Braves v. Pontiac, 12/2/1967 (26 FGs)
53 pts. Porter Merriweather, Chicago Bombers (L 125-128) at Lansing Capitols, 2/11/1967
49 pts. Fred Lewis, Battle Creek Braves, Jan. 1967 (6'0")
49 pts. Guy Manning, Battle Creek Braves (L 138-143) at Holland Carvers, 2/11/1967 (20 FGs, 9 FT) at the Holland Civic Center
48 pts. Bob James, Benton Harbor Sailors v. Grand Rapids Tackers, c. 1965 Battle Creek Braves if 1966
48 pts. Fred Lewis, Battle Creek Braves, Jan. 1967
Ohio Independent Semi-Pro
49 pts. Jack Sallee, Springfield Cats (W 89-83) at Hillsboro Clowns, 2/4/1956 (20 FGs•9 FT) Polio Beneft Game at Hillsboro HS Gym
47 pts. Ronald Rockhold, Hillsboro Clowns (W 107-50) Sabina, 12/4/1954 (Also 19 pts. in 82-62 win v. Fayetteville for 66 for double-header)
Southwestern Ohio Basketball League (semi-pro)
55 pts. Ronald Rockhold, Hillsboro Clowns (W 110-68) Sabina, 11/29/1956 at Clinton County Air Base
Orange-Sullivan Basketball League (N.Y.)
52 pts. Walt Shiels, Woodbridge Atoms (W 127-80) at Recreations, 12/18/1950 at Kingston Auditorium
Pacific Coast Professional Basketball League (P.C.P.B.L.) Single-Game Scoring Record Holders Progression (minor league)
38 pts. Gale Bishop, Bellingham Fircrests (W 77-71) Yakima Ramblers, 2/11/1947 (17 FGs; 36 pts. in next game.)
41 pts. Gale Bishop, Bellingham Fircrests (W 108-67) at Portland Indians, 1/4/1948 (15 FG, 11-17 FT, 26 in 2nd half, 16 in 3rd qtr.) at Portland Armory (aft.)
42 pts. Noble Jorgensen, Portland Indians (W 86-76) Bellingham Fircrests, 2/21/1948 (16 FG, 10 FT) at Portland Armory 1,500
43 pts. Ken Hays, Bellingham Fircrests v. Portland Indians, 3/15/1948
Pennsylvania Independent Semi-Pro
64 pts. Dick Groat, Philadelphia Jets (W 116-87) at Cumberland Old Germans (“Hermans”), 1/30/1955 (28-40 FGs•8-10 FT•20 pts. in 3rd qtr.) Stes. Peter & Paul Gym att: 430
51 pts. Dick Groat, Philadelphia Jets (L 88-106) at Cumberland Old Germans (“Hermans”), 2/9/1955 (18-35 FGs•15-17 FT) Stes. Peter & Paul Gym att: 404
Groat scored 27 pts. in afternoon game for Sklar's Stars (W 114-76) Buffalo Bisons, at Turner Area, Washington, D.C. for 78 pts. on day.
50 pts. Raymond Fleck, Huntingdon Sons of the Legion (W 115-19) Huntingdon “Five Little Indians”, 1/6/1940 (25 FGs•0-4 FT) at State Armory
50 pts. Paul Holesa, Mount Union Indies (W 93-68) Shippensburg Alumni, 2/12/1953 (31 FGs•8-10 FT)
Premier Basketball League (P.B.L.) (minor league)
47 pts. A.J. Millien, Augusta Groove (Ga.) (L 128-135) at Halifax Rain, 12/26/2008 (20-26 FGs) (exhibition game)
Southwest Basketball League Single-Game Scoring Records (minor league)
48 pts. Ahlon Lewis, Sugarland Sharks (W 140-1352 O.T.s) v. Round Rock Jaguars, 2/5/2000 at Fort Bend Baptist Academy
Jewish Community Center Tournament (Stamford, Conn.)
53 pts. Jim Gaetano, Savin Jewelers of Bridgeport (L 83-109) New Haven Roesslers, 2/19/1955 (21 FGs•11 FT)
Texas independent basketball
51 pts. Gene Brown, Pampa All-Stars (W 99-66) Seven-Up (Amarillo), 12/6/1961
50 pts. ____ Sutton, Texas City Ambassadors v. Levin Independents, 1928-29 (25 FGs)
Texas Professional Basketball League (T.P.B.L.)
62 pts. Orlando Banks, Abilene Force, 2004
50 pts. Caron Steven, San Angelo Chaparrals (L 129-175) at Lake Jackson Lakers, 1/26/2008 at Brazoswood High, Clute
47 pts. Tracy Braziel, San Angelo Chaparrals (W-L) San Antonio Stars, 3/10/2007
(Lowell, Mass.) Town Basketball League (semi-pro)
62 pts. Roger Damphousse,Pioneers (W 121-91) Chelmsford, 3/4/1963 (29 FGs•38 pts. in 2nd half, 24 in 4th qtr.)
56 pts. Roger Damphousse, Lawrence (W 116-114) Concord, 3/8/1964 Playoff Semi-finals, best of 5, win 3 g. to 0. at the Bartlett, att: 400
50 pts. Roger Damphousse, Lawrence Merchants (L 104-128) Scola's, 1/10/1965 (18 FG/14 FT) at Leominster
Tri-Mountain Basketball League (New Hampshire)
62 pts. Ian Morrison, Goffstown (W 132-131O.T.) at Pittsfield, 12/22/1974
Championship Game
43 pts. Steve Fontaine, Merrimack Cleveland Precious Metals (W 93-82) Nashua New York Life, 1979
Tri-State Independent Basketball Tournament Record at Evansville, Indiana
56 pts. Boyd O'Neal, Southern Illinois All-Stars (W 137-69) Soib's Market, 3/30/1966 (23 Fgs, 10 FT) (Sponsor: Jim Brewner's College Inn)
unidentified Semi-Pro basketball (semi-pro)
59 pts. Duane White, unknown Las Vegas team, 1949 tournament (Nevada)
51 pts. James H. Behrens, team? v. Wyman Athletic Club, 1922-32 pos. in Maryland
U.S.B.L. (minor league)
65 pts. Byron Strickland, Jersey Jammers (W 175-142) at Springfield Fame, 8/18/1986 (6'1"•26-42 FGs•1-4 threes•11-17 FT)
63 pts. Don Collins, Tampa Bay Flash (W 127-117) Jersey Jammers, 8/9/1986 55>?
55 pts. Norris Coleman, Jacksonville Hooters (W 130-129O.T.) at Philadelphia Aces, 6/13/1988
54 pts. Martin Clark, Rhode Island Gulls (W 128-111) Long Island Knights, 7/10/1985
54 pts. Steve Gilbert, Jacksonville Shooters v Memphis Fire, 6/28/1995
51 pts. Stewart Granger, Wildwood Aces (W 148-124) Jersey Jammers, 7/16/1986 (6'4"•16-25 FGs•19-23 FT)
51 pts. Lewis Lloyd, Philadelphia Spirit v Palm Beach Stingrays, 7/22/1988
50 pts. Martin Clark, Rhode Island Gulls (W 128-111) Long Island Knights, 7/10/1985
49 pts. Cedric Henderson, Jacksonville Hooters 155-127 at Long Island Knights, at SUNY-Stony Brook, 6/20/1988
49 pts. Dennis Edwards, Florida Sharks (L 110-119) Jacksonville Barracudas, 6/8/1997
49 pts. Devin Brown, Kansas Cagerz (W 139-1382 O.T.s) Adirondack Wildcats, 6/28/2002 USBL Tournament Semi-Finals at Enid, Okla. 47?
49 pts. Bingo Merriex, Texas Rim Rockers (L 130-148) Oklahoma Storm, 5/16/2003
48 pts. Mark Davis, Long Island Knights (L 155-157) Staten Island Stallions, 7/17/1987
48 pts. Ken Bannister, Miami Tropics (W 119-115) Long Island Surf, 6/12/1993 (6'10"•19-22 FGs•10-13 FT)
47 pts. Roy Tarpley, Miami Tropics (W 139-127) Jacksonville Hooters, 7/21/1992 (24 reb.)
47 pts. Duane Simpkins, Kansas Cagerz (W 139-1382 O.T.s) Adirondack Wildcats, 6/28/2002 USBL Tournament Semi-Finals at Mark Price Arena, Enid, Ok.
47 pts. Lenny Cooke, Brooklyn Kings (W 126-120) Brevard Blue Ducks, 6/19/2003 (17 reb.) at L.I.U. Schwartz Center
U.B.A.: Universal Basketball Association
50 pts. Jermaine Barnes, Gie Morrow Disciples (W 99-983 O.T.s) Georgia Lions, 11/20/2011 (19-40 FGs•4-10 threes•8-11 FT•9 reb.)
Walla Walla Invitational Independent Basketball Tournament (semi-pro)
47 pts. Norris Brown, Twin Cities Merchants/Pasco Merchants, 12/26/1964
Washington State Independent Basketball
pts. Bobby Houbregs, Seattle A.A.U. All-Stars (W 113-71) Alberni Chieftans, 4/11/1953
West Virginia Independent Semi-Pro Basketball
53 pts. Larry Harding, Tank Company (W 157-96) Scarbro Independents, 1/23/1958 at Oak Hill
50 pts. “Big” Bob Davis, Gotham Gold Strips (W 119-112) Charleston Reds' Alumni, 1/12/1950 (6'8") at Eleanor
West Virginia Semi-Pro Basketball League
52 pts. Gene Miller, West Virginia All-Stars (L 96-105) Charleston Lakers, 1/21/1964 (Lakers' Jim Young 44 pts.)
Westchester Basketball League (N.Y.)
60 pts. Tim McCarthy, Pacoys (L 115-132) White Plains, 1/28/1960 (25 FGs•10 FT)
51 pts. Jack Mynarski, Pacoys (W 88-36) Doylers, 2/25/1953 (23 FGs) Saunders Gym, Yonkers
47 pts. Tim McCarthy, Pacoys (L 102-124) Ossining Vets, 2/4/1960 (107 pts. in 2 games)
51 pts. Jack Mynarski, Pacoys (W 88-36) Doylers, 2/25/1953 (23 FGs) Saunders Gym, Yonkers
47 pts. Tim McCarthy, Pacoys (L 102-124) Ossining Vets, 2/4/1960 (107 pts. in 2 games)
Central Wisconsin (semi-pro)
53 pts. Bernie Tyjeski, Pittsville City (W 98-81) Rapids Travelers, 1/6/1955
47 pts. Dave Vander Meulen, Ft. Atkinson Blackhawks (W 286-105) at Prairie du Sac, 1/5/1964 1/6? 208-105?
Eastern Wisconsin Amateur League
66 pts. Fritz Reil, Elkhart Lake (W 132-57) at Chilton AC's, 2/19/1965 2/20?
55 pts. Bobby Guy, Plymouth v. Brillion, Jan. or Feb. 1970
52 pts. Dom Lemke, Stockbridge, 1958
48 pts. Ed Shimon, Reedsville, 1950
48 pts. Fritz Reil, Kiel (W 130-79) Plymouth, 11/26/1961
47 pts. Carl Ibe, Howards Grove (L 81-86) Potter, 1/22/1953 (19 FGs)
Western Wisconsin City League
49 pts. Larry Abts, Cochrane-Fountain City (L 96-111) Durand, 2/7/1965
St. John's Men's Basketball Tournament Menasha, Wisconsin
48 pts. Steve Maselter, Pool Doctor's/Walsh Masonry (W 111-75) Stone Toad 2, 2/17/2006 (3rd round)
Northwest Semi-Pro Basketball Conference Single-Game Scoring Records (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)
75 pts. Jon Wensel, Peters Packers (W-L) at Stanley, 1/30/1960
66 pts. Leon Etten, Wagner's 36 Lanes Bowlers (W 111-72) Chippewa's Co-op Oilers, 1/24/1960 (26 FGs•14 FT)
64 pts. Leon Etten, Wagner's Lanes v. Thorp, Feb. 1959
58 pts. Chuck Mencel, Peter's Meats (L 102-113) Wagner's Lanes, Feb. 1959 Championship Game at old Senior HS Gym, Eau Claire  att: 500
49 pts. Leon Etten, Wagner's Lanes (W 113-102) Peter's Meats, Feb. 1959 Championship Game at old Senior HS Gym, Eau Claire  att: 500
46 pts. Leon Etten, Wagner's Bowlers (W 114-92) Altoona, 2/11/1962 (Wagners played w/ just 4 players)
Milwaukee Major AAA (City) League (Wisconsin)
57 pts. Dick Mackey (Lake Forest College), Artistics (W 82-25) Piaszczek, 2/19/1940 (26 FG, 5 FT; may also have scored 60 pts.)
Milwaukee Independent Barnstormers (Wisconsin)
54 pts. ___ Skenandore, All Star Indians (Indian Aces), 1927-28
World Basketball League (W.B.L.) (minor league•max. ht. 6'4")
Regular Season
57 pts. Fred Cofield, Youngstown Pride v. Calgary 88's, 1990
53 pts. Anthony Jones, Las Vegas Silver Streaks v. Vancouver Nighthawks, 8/26/1988 (102 pts. in 2 games.)
49 pts. Jamie Waller, Las Vegas Silver Streak (W 125-119) Vancouver Nighthawks, 8/25/1988
48 pts. Andre ”The Giant” Patterson, Vancouver Nighthawks, 1988
48 pts. Jamie Waller, Nashville Stars (W 136-120) Youngstown Pride, 5/30/1991
International Exhibition Game
46 pts. Luther Burks, Erie Wave (W 131-113) Swedish National Team, 8/11/1990
World Basketball Association (W.B.A.) (minor league)
55 pts. Shaun Fountain, Rome Gladiators, 2006
5_ pts. Mike Dean, Floyd County Rage, Spring/Summer 2007
5_ pts. Mike Dean, Floyd County Rage, Spring/Summer 2007 unknown amounts, two games
50 pts. Toby Smith, Atlanta Hardhats (W 136-1332 O.T.s) at Gwinnett Ravia-Rebels, 5/14/2007 (6'10"; 10 reb., 10 as.) at Buchanan Technical
48 pts. MaJic Dorsey, Mayas-USA (W 138-135) Floyd County Rage, 5/17/2007 (6'1"•7 reb.•6 a.•3 st.) at Rome, Ga.
48 pts. Wayne Arnold, Buford Majic (W 114-89) Tri-State Crusaders, 5/31/2008
47 pts. Myron Allen, Little Rock Angels (W 117-116) at Gulf Coast Bandits, 5/30/2005

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